Music

From “Kiss Me” to “Blessed Redeemer,” former Sixpence None the Richer lead vocalist Leigh Nash turns her attention to sacred love with her newest project.

Traveling throughout the world and gaining worldwide recognition with her former band, Nash experienced much success but never compromised her stance as a person of faith.

Although Sixpence None the Richer is well-known for their pop hits, the rock band itself has roots that are anchored in faith. more >>

Christian artists Casting Crowns, the band Third Day and rapper TobyMac have each been nominated for a 2011 American Music Award, with confirmation coming from the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live.

This is Casting Crowns’ sixth nomination. The group won Favorite Artist in 2007. This is the third nomination for both TobyMac and Third Day.

Third Day has 27 No. 1 radio singles and has sold nearly 7 million albums. The band has also been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The group went platinum twice and gold eight times. more >>

Casting Crowns is back with their new album Come to the Well.

Billboard magazine’s top-selling Christian act for the past four years makes a joyful noise with their title track “Courageous," which promotes the boldness of Christians with outstanding guitar play, smooth drums and lyrics that sing loudly for courage. The song also has a great tempo for praise and worship.

An outstanding display of lyrics is found throughout the song as the lead singer begins with, “We were made to be courageous/we were made to lead the way/We could be the generation that finally breaks the chains/We were made to be courageous/we were made to be courageous.” more >>

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is best remembered for his stirring 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech. Now, nearly five decades later, Shirley Murdock will sing her powerfully moving song, “Dream,” as a tribute to King on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial unveiling ceremony.

The event starts with an hour-long “Morning Joy” program at 8 a.m. at West Potomac Park on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., followed by many notable speakers like the Rev. Al Sharpton, Dan Rather, and actress Cicely Tyson. President Barack Obama will deliver the dedication address. Aretha Franklin is also listed as one of the dedication participants.

Murdock feels honored to sing at Dr. King’s Memorial; she still remembers the day he was assassinated. more >>

Soul/pop sensation Adele has continued her unsuspected dominance of the music industry, leading the American Music Awards with four nominations.

The British vocal powerhouse has been nominated for “Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist,” “Favorite Pop/Rock Album” (for her album “21”), “Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist,” and the biggest award, “Artist of the Year.”

Adele, 23, does have some competition however, with Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lil Wayne each garnering three nominations. more >>

Former Christian rock band Evanescence released their first album in five years today, and have gone the self-titled route after being delayed for nearly two years.

Known for their much darker rock/nu metal sound, lead singer Amy Lee told Spin Magazine the record was “Fun– and that’s a totally new thing for us.”

The writing for this album began in June 2009, but due to two producer changes and more material, the album got bumped up. more >>